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07-20-2013 09:46 AM |
7/20/2013
Couple of things on my mind.....
First ... I made it up to Saratoga Harness track yesterday (last night) ..miracle for me as it has been a Very Long Time ( maybe 8 -9 years ) since I was there.
Sat upstairs in their wagering room over the casino. Nice size crowd from what I last seen.
Well, I realize it was a Very Long Time since I was there.... but jeezes, I did not mean to "Shock them" so bad. Sitting there watching DelMar, Meadowlands, Mohwak, Saratoga Harness and all the beaties at The Meadows, and BAM the whole place loses power. Severe thunderstorm at the track and downpour so bad, the live race at Saratoga was delayed..... apparently, they cancelled the last few races also.
ANYWAY... about Del Toga Contest.
I was watching DelMar and in Race 7 there was an incident I witnessed and could not believe the stewards decision. Horse #4 Eddies Curl with Corey Nakatani after springing out of the starting gate, turned LEFT and body slammed into the #3 horse. Race continues on and the #4 horse finishes second to the Big Favorite #1.
Inquiry ( as should be ) .. but NO change in order... Stewards say the incident happened in the part of the race that the incident has NO bearing.
Thanks Stewards... another reason horse racing is getting a bad name.,
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